In relation to the killing of Eric Johnson, the CEO of the Cosy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in Jirapa, Upper West Region, the Ghana Police Service has made additional arrests.
On Sunday, February 11, Johnson was found brutally slain in one of the hotel rooms, sparking a lengthy inquiry.
The number of suspects under custody has increased to seven following these most recent arrests. Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, Michael Klugey, and Kumbata Kwaku were among those previously apprehended.
Inspector General of Police George Akuffo Dampare dispatched an investigative team to work with the Upper West Regional Crime Scene Management Team after the event.
Their collaborative efforts are geared at ensuring that the culprits are captured and brought to justice.
In a new development, police nabbed two additional suspects, Charles Tuoze and Favour Nuobe, both Cossy Hill Hotel employees. They are now aiding in the ongoing investigations.
The police statement is below.
In the continuing investigation into the death of Mr. Eric Johnson, the CEO of the Cossy Hill Hotel in Jirapa, Upper West Region, the Ghana Police Service detained two more suspects Friday night, February 11, 2024.
The Cossy Hill Hotel employees Charles Tuoze and Favour Nuobe, the two accused, are being held by the police.
As the investigation to find the perpetrator(s) and bring them to justice progresses, seven individuals have been detained thus far and are cooperating with the police.
